SAFETYRULES
CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND PLACE WIRE
AWHERE IT CANNOT CONTACT SPARK PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL _,
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FEDERAL REGULATIONS REQUIRE OPERATOR PRESENCE BLADE STOP CONTROLS TO MINIMIZE THE RISK OF BLADE CONTACT INJURY. "(OUR LAWN MOWER IS EQUIPPED WITH SUCH CONTROLS° DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT THE FUNCTION OF THE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES.
oBE
NING THE BLADE IS TURNING.
+ Please read your owner's manual. Only allow
persons who know the safety rules to use your lawn mower.
oDO NOT tie the operator presence control bar to the handle. Control must be free to permit
brake engagement when handles and control are released.
o DO NOT allow children to use your lawn mower.
o Check your lawn mower over before each use. Tighten any loose bolts, nuts, etc+
oRemove all sticks, stones, wires, cans, boards, etc_ from area to be mowed. These objects can
be thrown by the blade.
oDO NOT allow children, bystanders or pets in the area while mowing.
Always wear shoes when mowing. DO NOT
operate lawn mower when barefoot or wear- ing open sandals.
o Always wear safety glasses or eye shields before starting your lawn mower and while
mowing.
o Always shut off engine before trying to adjust whee/heights.
oWhen engine is running, DO NOT put hands or feet under lawn mower or in the discharge
chute, nor make any adjustments.
o Stay clear of discharge opening at all times_
oDo no! fill gas tank when engine is running, when indoors or when engine is hot. Allow
engine to cool for several minutes before fill- ing gas tank. Clean off any spilled gasoline before starting engine.
•Mow only in goodlight.
oAlways stop blade when not cutting grass or when crossing gravel drive, sidewalk, or roadway.
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•DO NOT continue to run your lawn mower if
you hit a foreign object. Stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark
plug, inspectthe lawn mower for damage and make repmrs as required+
+DO NOT usea damaged lawn mower_Always
have damage repaired before mowing+
•DO NOT run your lawn mower if it vibrates too much. Stop engine and make repairs°
Vibration is an indication of damage.
eNever use your lawn mower without proper guards or deflectors in place.
oAlways mow across a slope or inclined area.
DO NOT mow up or down a slope or inclined area,
oDO NOT mow in wet grass. Be careful of footing when mowing in wet grass, use shoes
with good traction.
eDO NOT run with the lawn mower.
=DO NOT run your lawn mower indoors. Ex...
haust gases are deadly poison.
•Always disconnect the spark plug wire from spark plug to prevent acadental starting when transporting or storing your lawn mower after the mowing season.
•DO NOT attempt to raise engine speed, above
!actory settings_Engine damage or personal mtury may result.
•If a grass catcher is used on your lawn mower,
check the catcher often for damage or deterioration. It wdl wear through normal use°
Use only a recommended replacement catcher.
•Always stop blade to remove or install catcher.
•DO NOT store your lawn mower or gasoline
where fumes may reach an open flame and cause a fire. +
e DRAIN THE GASOLINE from your lawn mower before transporting your lawn mower inside your car or other vehicle+
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